The Six Minimum Control Measures

 

The Phase II Rule outlines a management program comprising six required program elements expected to result in significant reductions of pollutants discharged into receiving water bodies. These six elements, referred to as minimum control measures are:

• Public education and outreach
• Public participation and involvement
• Illicit discharge detection and elimination
• Construction site runoff control
• Post-Construction runoff control
• pollution prevention / good housekeeping